About Quote by Samantha Power
“My basic feeling about military intervention is that it should be a last resort, undertaken only to stave off large-scale bloodshed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the UN General Assembly, 2015
Military force should be used only when all other options fail to prevent massive violence.
In simple terms: Use force only as a last resort to stop large bloodshed.
Key Takeaway
Reserve force for extreme cases.
Themes
ethics
war
policy
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- international diplomacy
- humanitarian crises
Key Concepts
just war theory
deterrence
humanitarian intervention
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it justified to intervene militarily?
- What alternatives exist before resorting to force?
A Different Perspective
Force may cause unintended harm and escalation.
